Often said to be the biggest selling science fiction novel in history

Dune by Frank Herbert launched a media empire in 1965 that has grown to include novels, games, comics, films, television and more. Published in 1965, the original novel Dune won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1965, and the 1966 Hugo Award, and was later adapted into a 1984 film, a 2000 television miniseries, and a 2021 film. Herbert wrote five sequels himself, and several were written by others.

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Novels By Frank Herbert

• Dune (1965) Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.

• Dune Messiah (1969) Even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty...

• Children of Dune (1976) Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions—and their destinies....

• God Emperor of Dune (1981) Siona is unaware that Leto’s vision of a Golden Path for humanity requires her to fulfill a destiny she never wanted—or could possibly conceive....

• Heretics of Dune (1984) The Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as these factions vie for control over the remnants of the Empire, a girl named Sheeana rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, sending religious fervor throughout the galaxy…

• Chapterhouse: Dune (1985) Their true weapon remains a man who has lived countless lifetimes—a man who served under the God Emperor....

Novels By Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

The Dune follow-up novels, co-written by Brian Herbert (son of Frank Herbert) and Kevin J. Anderson, are set at various points related to the original books. This includes stories told from before and in between Herbert’s original six novels. The first prequels were inspired by notes left behind by Frank Herbert.

Prelude to Dune

• House Atreides (1999)

• House Harkonnen (2000)

• House Corrino (2001)

Legends of Dune

• The Butlerian Jihad (2002)

• The Machine Crusade (2003)

• The Battle of Corrin (2004)

Dune Sequels

• Hunters of Dune (2006)

• Sandworms of Dune (2007)

Heroes of Dune

• Paul of Dune (2008)

• The Winds of Dune (2009)

Great Schools of Dune

• Sisterhood of Dune (2012)

• Mentats of Dune (2014)

• Navigators of Dune (2016)

Dune: The Caladan Trilogy

• Dune: The Duke of Caladan (2020)

• Dune: The Lady of Caladan (2021)

• Dune: The Heir of Caladan (TBA)

More Books

• The Illustrated Dune (1978)

• The Dune Encyclopedia (1984)

• The Making of Dune (1984)

• The Dune Storybook (1984)

• Songs of Muad’dib (1992)

• The Road to Dune (2005)

• Infinite Stars (2017)

• Unfettered III (2019)

The Legacy of Dune

It has sold millions of copies, is perhaps the greatest novel in the science-fiction canon and Star Wars wouldn’t have existed without it. Frank Herbert’s Dune should endure as a politically relevant fantasy from the Age of Aquarius. Related: Dune, 50 years on: how a science fiction novel changed the world (The Guardian)

An Early Attempt to Film DUNE

In the 1970s, director Alejandro Jodorowsky wanted to produce his own vision of the book, which now known as the “biggest movie never made.” His 300-page script would have been a 14-hour movie. In the end, the ambitious project was cancelled and the crew members started to work elsewhere, responsible for some of the great movie projects. This is distinct from the 1984 Dune film by David Lynch.

About Dune 2021

The 2021 film Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is the first half of a planned two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel. The film's ensemble cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem.

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Further reading online

• Real-world Influences of Frank Herbert's 'Dune' (Dune News Net)

• Star Wars’ Dune Influence Left Frank Herbert With Mixed Feelings (CBR)

• DUNE: HOUSE HARKONNEN #10 First Look (BOOM! Studios)

• Frank Herbert's Dune novels were heavily influenced by Middle Eastern, Islamic cultures, says scholar (CBC)

• From Serialization to Novelization: On the First Iteration of Frank Herbert's Dune (Literary Hub)

• How an Oregon battle between human and nature inspired Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

• How to Read All the Dune Books in Chronological Order (Town & Country Magazine)

• ‘Dune’ Is One of the Most Influential Sci-Fi Books Ever (WIRED)

• Can 'Dune' Save the World?: 'The Spice Must Flow' Excerpt (Esquire)

• Dune, 50 years on: how a science fiction novel changed the world (Guardian)

• Dune Books Chronological Order Explained (Collider)

• How Dune shaped a generation of artists (Creative Bloq)

• Explore the complex, captivating worlds of Frank Herbert's Dune (Creative Review)